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06.03.08, 14:27 PM General Topics
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23 weeks with #1. All i do is stress about the labor. I am terrified that something will go wrong. Anyone know any books or other methods to help me relax and enjoy this time? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag
 

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if you weren't worrying about labor, you would be worrying about strawberry birthmarks or cleft palates or other birth defects they cannot detect via sonogram or current testing. basically, anxiety just comes with motherhood - you will put it in many places over time. labor is the current placeholder. once the baby is born, you'll move on to developmental milestones and other issues. so try to breathe. in and out. over and over. and just stay present. you are connected to millions of women throughout time during this period. best wishes to you and db :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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thank you. although now i have to google strawberry birthmarks...;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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lol - i was afraid of that when i typed it. also, i found ina may gaskin's books VERY comforting. she's a highly respected midwife who has written a couple of books that you can find on amazon or in barnes and noble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I was not stressed at all about the labor/delivery but was stressed about everything else. People have given birth for eons and lived through it. Just know it will hurt, you can get the epidural (God's gift to women, IMO) and everything will be just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Just make sure you take the meds they offer you and everything will be fine. Even if there are complications, hospitals are well equipped to deal with this stuff like its no big deal. I know you will still worry anyway, but this should hopefully make you feel a little better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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i completely agree...drugs, drugs, drugs. And hopefully you will have wonderful memories of your delivery like I do. It was a happy and great time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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a book called "easy labor" helped me a lot. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Listening to relaxation / hypnosis tapes can really help (eg, HypBirth, others), try listening as you go to sleep... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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Good luck to you! I'm 22 wks, due 10/2! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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It will be okay. You'll do great. I can't say I loved the experience, though lots of moms I respect say they did. It was scary for me, but bearable. You might want to consider a doula, I loved mine. And yes to the epidural, if you feel you want it. It helped me a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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dude. labor is one day. then, you go home with a newborn, all by yourself, 24 hours a day with no breaks forever. focus on the real scary part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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I was you - db was born in January - I was convinced I was going to die during labor or db would - in the end it was all quick and easy (painful - take the drugs) but my expectations where so low it was NOT bad AT ALL - my advice enjoy these months because before you know it you will have a whole new set of things to worry about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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